2019 Birdhouse Chardonnay

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COLOUR  Bright straw with a green tinge.

NOSE  White peach, lemon tart and a hint of cashew.

PALATE  Natural acidity, lime pith and elegant oak tannins.

WINEMAKING  Harvested in the cool of the evening to retain varietal freshness. Gently pressed, settled overnight before racking to French oak barrels with some solids for textural integration into the wine throughout fermentation, maturation and lees stirring. This Chardonnay showcases complexity and elegant oak influence while still allowing the fresh varietal characters to shine through.

VINTAGE NOTES  2019 was a long, cool vintage. It started off with a cooler than average spring and summer and this followed through vintage. Canopy management and attention to detail were key to getting fruit ripe and avoiding disease. Yields were low across the board resulting in punchy aromatic whites with fine natural acidity.

Alc Vol 12.5%

Vegan friendly